So...How Long Do These Symptoms Last???
Many people have come to this website, looking for answers to questions of how long do the klonopin withdrawal symptoms last – at least when they are trying to get off the medication. The truth of the matter is that it varies. We’ve seen anywhere from three weeks to two years. For an example, let’s say a person takes about one year to get off of Klonopin. You would think the symptoms are gone – right? No. It may take an additional two years for the body to correct itself in order for it to become normal again. There is even a few cases out there that patients may never recover.
Sounds pretty scary – but here is the deal. A lot of these cases suggested that people got sick and tired of being hooked on this medication, so they went cold turkey. WRONG MOVE! Never, ever go cold turkey. This will only prolong your dependence on Klonopin (or Xanax as well). Not only that, you are flirting with death if you do this “technique”.
So I guess the next question is this: How can you speed up overcoming Klonopin withdrawal. Answer: You can’t. If you speed up, it will send your body into shock, and depending on how much dosage you drop, you might be doing more harm than good. The only way is to slowly taper off the medicine. That’s the only solution when it comes to withdrawal. Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet for this. I know that we live in a society where we are used to things happening fast – but when it comes to anxiety and Klonopin, you have taper off very slowly.
In the meantime, when you taper off Klonopin or Xanax slowly, this website is dedicated in helping you maintain a quality of life and allowing the symptoms become bearable. I know it isn’t easy, but you need to follow the program I suggest – and most of all, have patience. Again, don’t try to go cold turkey or taper off your dosage quickly. You will do more harm than good.